Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Cheddar’s Casual Cafe Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Today at 10:45, Cheddar's Casual Cafe will open it's doors to the public.
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Bear Hollow Zoo Hosts Groundhog Day Celebrations
The groundhog saw his shadow, so that means you get to enjoy six more weeks of winter.
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DEVELOPING STORY: Pedestrian Killed
Early saturday morning a pedestrian was struck and killed on the side of Commerce Road.
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Oconee County Board of Commissioners discuss road repairs
Watkinsville, Ga.– Chairman of the Oconee County Board of Commissioners Melvin Davis says no property tax has been proposed yet. He says he thinks road improvements should increase, but the money to do so will not come necessarily from a new property tax. If a tax were passed, it would…
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Tarleton research group receives grant for Chagas disease treatment
Athens, Ga.– Valentine’s Day is coming up, and one dangerous bug is feeling the love- maybe a little too much. Tonight Reporter Mikhaela Singleton speaks with UGA researcher Rick Tarleton to find out how the “kissing-bug” brings about Chagas Disease. PIC_0820
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Today’s Top Stories: Interview with the Producer
Digital Producer Katie Kraft talks to the Show Producer Zack Watson about today’s top stories.
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Budget request for Athens transit bus service on Sundays
Athens, Ga.– There is a budget request for a Sunday bus service in Athens-Clarke County. Reporter Taylor Bisciotti talked to the Athens Transit Director K.E. “Butch” McDuffie about the proposal.
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Warrant out for teen charged with theft by receiving
There’s a warrant out for a 19-year old’s arrest for theft by receiving. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office says the teen had a stolen cell phone that was obtained during the robbery of a pizza delivery person on Kings Mill Run.
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SPORTS: Oconee County Middle School basketball goes to championship
Watkinsville, Ga.– Reporter Steven Farmer talks to the OCMS basketball coach Allan Bailey and a few players about their upcoming regional middle school basketball championship game. IMG_2183
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Jackson County BOE discusses closing Benton Elementary school
Nicholson, Ga.– Jackson County Board of Education meets tonight about potentially closing Benton Elementary School. Reporter Ellen Rittiner is following the story at Benton Elementary where the hearings will be held. IMG_2177